Can you effectively rack the slide using the rear sight notch against your belt or holster?
38865
There is a sharp edge/lip on the forward side of the rear sight that may enable that action.
38866
Yes. The rear sight is designed for this action. I have practiced it myself with my S&W M&P 40 Shield.
38867
It does not stick out that much. The rear sight has two little notches on the sides of the top. But, the front of the rear sight slopes forward and is low prifile.
38868
Yes. The rear sight is designed for this action. I have practiced it myself with my S&W; M&P; 40 Shield.
2095966
As far as I know , all XDs have the same sight cut in the slide . Dovetail front and back . For the smaller slide , though , I would count on going to your gunsmith to have the old ones removed with a sight press ... They are tough , and I do mean tough to get off ... You will torque the slide if you are not careful . The big dot front will need some slight fitting with a needle file , to polish out the dovetail ... The rear is mounted with a set screw , and should slide right in . NOTE : I staked my front with a center punch , once I got it aligned ... Do not hit the dial of radioactive fluid , or the upright of the sight , just move some of the metal on the slide enough to close the dovetail tight . That is all .
539129
Out of the box no. You would need to have the slide milled out to mount it on the slide. I have a FNX 45 that has the slide already prepared for this sight.
1167544
You may be able to. I had to machine the depth of the grooves on the weaver rail that came with my Ruger 22/45 in order for the Fastfire III to sit level on the rail without rocking front to back. It took an ever so slight groove depth increase.
1252477
Not quite sure what you mean, but the rear sight does not hang or snag on anything. It is nice and smooth. I use an open top holster and no problems. Fast sight picture.
1083521
This holster does not cover the top of the slide. Even if you are using a optics sights it will fit.
1168125
This depends on the model of your pistol. If you cannot cock it (e.g. 1911, Beretta M9), then you have to use the slide.
1341803
There is no way. Any accessories on the rail will hit the holster. If you are looking for a holster that will accommodate a light or laser you will need a custom made holster. Check out Crown or Raven holsters on their websites.
1360036
Yes, Installed it myself (use brass punches, mark with some tape on the slide where the current centers are) and remove/replace. I think front and rears have a small taper to them, will only slide out one way (to the right, if memory serves). Lots of videos on Youtube of sight replacement. Could not believe how nice they are; very bright in day, and just enough for dark. Good luck.
56844
You need to install a shorter/tactical forend. Like a magpul or the like. Otherwise you won't be able to rack it.
496676
Hold the slide or rail all the way back then drop in the laser sight. Same process to remove it.
287969
You can under mount accessories on the rail; however the rail is not exactly standard width. With a little filing you can mount a laser or flashlight.
47941
I cant imagine any activity causing your weapon to bounce out of this holster. Unless your vigorous activity includes being upside down I wouldn't worry. I've never had an issue with the sights dragging on my xds 45.
815430
I suppose you could go that route, but i found it fairly easy to use without losing the nut by using the driver pointed upwards vs down and dropping the nut.If you hold the slide assembly in your left hand at eye level and use your pointer finger to hold the front sight pin down, starting the nut with the driver in your right hand from the bottom side is pretty easy. Just don't try it on carpet just in case the nut does fall-it's small.
798708
Drift out the rear sight. If there are tapped holes, then yes. If not, you will need to have it drilled and tapped.
990011
You can buy a short section of Picatinny rail, and mount it to the stock directly. This product will not achieve the results you want.
1110156
IT will work but clamp it in a vise. And if you dont get the one with the stepped spacer blocks tape some thing to each side of your slide to make it flat or it will twist on you. The xd sights come off pretty hard but it will do it